Saving Face

May 31, 1988|By Loraine O'Connell

IF YOU wake up the morning after a facial to find a mug full of zits, it may be time to fact facts: The likely culprit is the seemingly innocent face massage. ''If you have a tendency toward even occasional breakouts, the stretching and pressure can stimulate sebaceous glands just beneath the skin's surface into churning out inflammation-producing oil,'' says Dr. Ronald Sherman, a New York dermatologist. To save face, try asking the salon to substitute a neck or shoulder rub for the face variety. You get the same relaxing benefits without the risk.